First off, This is a very heavy box so be careful when moving it.
This is a real nice 3 piiece set that can be placed anywhere.
A small patio or balcony will look great with this set.
You could even create your own little breakfast nook
The carton was slightly damaged, but not enough to hurt the product inside
The product inside was well packed with all kinds of packing media. 
There was styrofoam blocks and bubble wrap around all pieces for protection.
I have a couple of finished pieces that have scratches and nicks (see photos) 
on them but, It isn't worth sending for replacement parts.
I'll simply use a little black paint to cover the imperfections
I think it happened in manufacturing because the legs & arms were well wrapped and protected. that's why I gave it 4 stars
Assembly was easy for 1 person to manage but use 2 if you can.